Cardiomyopathy is a disease that affects the heart muscle and increases the amount of strain on the heart when pumping blood to the rest of the body.
Diagnosis
In order to fully understand the patient’s condition, our team of highly skilled cardiologists analyze the patient’s medical history and conduct a thorough physical exam in addition to a series of diagnostic tests. These may include:
- MRI
- CT scan
- Blood tests
- Chest X-ray
- Treadmill stress test
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Genetic testing or screening
- Echocardiogram including strain imaging
Treatments
Our American and UK Board trained expert cardiologists offer
personalized treatment plans that help manage symptoms, limit progression, and reduce complications to provide lasting results and help patients maintain their quality of life.
Treatment for cardiomyopathy is largely dependent on the type and severity of the disorder. While most cases can be treated with the help of medications, more complex cases may require surgical and/or non-surgical procedures. These may include implantation of devices such as the pacemaker, ventricular assist device (VAD), an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), or percutaneous
septal ablation.
